Latest earthquakes near Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest, Haiti, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Port-de-Paix? If an earthquake is happening right now near Port-de-Paix, it will show up within minutes.
Port-de-Paix Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 249 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Port-de-Paix roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Port-de-Paix in 2021. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Port-de-Paix that year. The strongest had a 7.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Port-de-Paix in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Port-de-Paix during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 230 | 92.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Port-de-Paix
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Port-de-Paix occurred on Aug 14, 2021 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 181 kilometers (112 mi) south-southwest of Port-de-Paix, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Port-de-Paix in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Port-de-Paix.
Nearest earthquakes from Port-de-Paix
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Port-de-Paix.
When was the last earthquake in Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Port-de-Paix on the evening of September 21, 2026 at 20:17 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 216km east of Port-de-Paix at a depth of 34km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Port-de-Paix on the morning of August 14, 2021 at 08:29 local time (America/Port-au-Prince). The center of this earthquake was located 181km south-southwest of Port-de-Paix at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Port-de-Paix since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest?
In the past 10 years, 249 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Port-de-Paix. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
